How old is your longest relationship? Your mom probably qualifies, she knew you first, and might even love you best. I love my mom so much. She turns 82 this week! She has known me all my 53 years. So maybe I should ask, whom besides your family have you had the longest relationship with? Is it friends from kindergarten, elementary school, or junior high or high school? You have probably seen that some friendships are life long, and others for a season. Of your lifelong relationships, you have probably noticed that keeping them Jesus centered, keeps them thriving. When selfishness erupts its ugly head, relationships suffer. So when we decide to love one another is any relationship whether long term or for a season, selflessness can make relationship flow more smoothly. When we decide to prefer one another, and forgive one another, relationships will become all that God intended. So start loving one another more fervently, and have thriving authentic relationships that bring you joy, and reveal the kingdom of God, here on earth.